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Lisa Kroencke joined the staff as Executive Director of The Magdalen House in 2016.  She began volunteering at the house in 2007 and accepted a Board of Director’s position in 2009.  In 2010, she was named Board Chair, bringing more than 20 years of fundraising, communications, and board development experience to the position.

 Lisa has served as a volunteer and board member to more than a dozen non-profit organizations including Dallas CASA, Children’s Medical Center Women’s Auxiliary, Nexus Recovery Center Auxiliary Board, and Dallas C.A.R.E.  She has been in recovery since June of 2007 and has a passion for advocacy for women and destigmatizing the disease of alcoholism.

In this episode Lisa walks us through how she found her way back to  her husband after they both went on their recovery journey, how she found community and purpose through The Magdalen House, and the importance of education surrounding Alcoholism.

This is an episode for those seeking hope. There's always a light at the end and remember you're not alone. 

If you'd like to know more about The Magdalen House please go to their website: https://magdalenhouse.org or click here to make a donation. 

If you or someone you know is suffering from alcoholism there are also government and program websites for further resources and information on helping someone with an alcohol addiction. Explore them to learn more about the addiction and experience:

• Al-Anon
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• SAMHSA
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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Ella comes back to the pod to share some news about her new venture The Space and to help Andrea close out season two of Date and Debate.

As usual, the conversation is profound and inspiring. They discuss the importance of recognizing when something isn't working, building habits, listening to yourself (and others), self alignment,  pivoting when needed, and pausing when you know it's time.

As Date and Debate podcast comes to a close and it approaches it's first year (!!!), Andrea announces she will be taking a indefinite (but not super long) break in order to re-focus, re-energize, and come back with meaningful and impactful content. 

Date and Debate will be back before you know it! Please enjoy this episode. If you liked what you heard, spread the word! 

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Andrea sits down with Jimmy Collins - a wine and spirits expert passionate about all things liquor and good vino!

Jimmy shares how he got started in the wine and spirits industry, the value of building relationships in business (and in life!), and the importance of giving (book discussed: Give and Take by Adam Grant).

He then jumps in to share how he fell in love with his now fiancé after meeting her at an airport (total fate!) and how the engagement he had thoughtfully organized ended up not working out as planned... but still made for a great (and hilarious) story.

Jimmy wraps up the interview flipping the tables and asking Andrea some questions about her dating life and offering her some tips along with a piece of simple yet honest advice for all the single men out there.

If you're interested in knowing more about jimmy you can find him on IG @JimmyCollins101

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Fernanda, Max and Andrea sit down to discuss the different approaches to take when starting a relationship. The conversation focuses a lot on how Max has a hard timeline when it comes to dating while Fernanda and Andrea have a more chill approach.

They discuss the importance of doing the Myers Briggs Personality assessment and how this can help understand and navigate relationships with others.

Fernanda is returning after a bit of  a Hiatus but you can expect her back for more Therapy Thursdays in the near future. Max is new to the pod! Here's a bit more about him:

Max is originally from Ukraine and moved to the United States as a child in 1989 through a program for asylum seekers escaping communism.

He studied computer science at the University of Maryland and has been working in software development for just under 20 years.

Max’s love of action movies and stars like Jean-Claude Van Damme has led him to martial arts. He’s been practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu and kickboxing for 15 years.

His other passions are politics, photography and travel. You are welcome to follow Max on IG at @maxphotoexperience

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Andrea sits down with the Queen of Reels aka Nzynga!

If you've seen her IG Reels & feed, you know this girl is all about embracing yourself, loving yourself, spreading joy, and empowering women. This convo is no different!

They talk about cancel culture, the importance of supporting small BIPOC businesses, BLM, the Capitol Riot, Instagram vs. Reality, and Nzynga shares a very personal story that sheds a light on our terrible prison system.  It's as REEL as it gets and one that will leave plenty of lessons.

You can follow Nzynga on Instagram @nzynga_ and the small business Date and Debate is supporting this episode is Loisa Organic Sazón & Adobo Seasonings: Feeding tradition with Real Latin Flavor. You can find them on IG @eatloisa or check out their website: www.loisa.com. 

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It's Andrea's first solo episode!

Date and Debate was inspired by her blog I Can't Make This Shit Up.  In this episode she takes it way back to her blogging days and shares some of the weirdest (and most popular) dating stories. 

If you have any dating stories you'd like to share or have Andrea discuss on her podcast, please send them to [email protected] for a chance to be featured! 

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Andrea sits down with two of her best friends to share diary entries from their early teenage years. It's embarrassing, full of laughter, maybe a little singing, and a quick 90's boy band lesson. 

It's an  episode intended to bring some laughter and hopefully help you forget about the chaos in the world for a few minutes. 

Enjoy!

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Andrea is joined by her  friends Juan Branch and Brent Crable on this episode to dig a little deeper into the male perspective and emotional side. They discuss and share what their insecurities are, what does it take for them to open up fully , when was the last time they let themselves truly be seen/heard, fear of commitment, and what does an ideal partner look like.

The boys got vulnerable but in true I'll Have a Double fashion, there was no lack of humor. At the end they answered some listener/follower questions and got real about the pros and cons of living in Dallas - especially while single.

As usual there were tangents, rabbit holes, and random bits which kept the conversation light and very entertaining. Tequila was also involved in this convo.

BONUS: Listen all the way to the end to the last 7 ish min for a bonus / blooper / random tangent where they may or may not have made some plans for The Pitch 2021...

For more Brent and Juan you can find their podcast I'll Have a Double (alongside Jesse Koo) on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts!

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Andrea is joined by Ella Leupold - a meditation and movement teacher - to talk about her journey into meditation and what led her to it  in the first place. No stone is left unturned; they discuss everything from her childhood to growing up without her father to a sudden career change in the middle of a pandemic that ultimately turned into a wonderful blessing in disguise. She shares how doing inner child work through  meditation led her to a healing journey she needed to share with the world. 

 Ella believes that if she could heal, so can you! She believes we all have the power to heal ourselves through mindfulness and movement and she is ready to share her experience, her lessons, and reach as many people as she can - which she has already started doing through her platform.

 It's vulnerable, honest, raw, and inspiring -  a MUST listen! 

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It's Pitches night! Aka Girls Night with Martina, Christiana, and Andrea.

The ladies gather on a Friday night to talk all things Business and Love. The conversation goes on several - yet important - tangents: CY reveals she is actually Jafar from Aladdin,  they debate about first dates at chain restaurants, they find out what a tree-nup is, and much more.

Christiana and Martina share their journeys into entrepreneurship and how setting the tone & expectations from the very beginning, led them to find love with supportive, loving, emotionally mature, and secure men.

It's a super fun episode and one you shouldn't miss. If you love what you heard, spread the word!

You can follow the girls on IG @christianayebra and @martinanicolebrugnoni. 

Don't forget to tune into The Pitch every Wednesday at 8pm CST to see them all in action and helping others find love! 

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